skin rejuvenation
PRP Technology: Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy Used in Skin Rejuvenation
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) utilizes the healing power of isolated platelets from an individual’s own blood to aid in the rejuvenation of their body’s soft tissues and bones. This therapy is a part of a quickly emerging medical niche called Orthobiologics which studies ways in which the body is able to heal itself. According to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, PRP therapy has proven itself effective in face and neck rejuvenation. This discovery makes dermatologists, like Dermatology Associates of Atlanta founder Dr. Edmond Griffin, especially hopeful about the potential benefits PRP therapy may bring to dermatology patients seeking cosmetic treatments.
The journal’s three month study followed 23 patients who were given monthly injections of their own centrifuge-obtained platelets into areas of depression or small wrinkles on their faces and/or necks. The results of the injections were carefully documented by a chronological series of photos using a dermoscope camera. This specialty device enabled study coordinators to pinpoint specific areas of visible skin rejuvenation. The participant’s results measured progress in several regions of the face, but showed the most improvement in improving skin texture and evening tone (33% increase) and reducing the amount of wrinkles around the eyes (30% reduction.)
The study’s results are not only of interest to Dermatologists like those at DAA, but are also promising to Cosmetic Surgeons who point to potential refinement in the facial fillers (like Botox® and Dysport®) and dermal injectables (like Restylane® and Juevederm®) that use the products to relax wrinkles and fill-in areas of the face that naturally lose volume with age. This emerging research field is changing daily so stay in the loop by reading DAA’s blog or visiting their website regularly.
Number of Overall Dermatologic Procedures on the Rise
According to study by Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and the Laser and Skin Cancer Center of Indiana, the number of non-cosmetic and cosmetic procedures performed by dermatologists is on the rise.
Data from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) showed an estimated 7.6 million procedures performed in 2007 – a 120 percent increase from 2001. The procedures that attributed to this rise the most were soft tissue augmentation which increased 405 percent, Botox® injections which increased 324 percent, non-ablative skin rejuvenation using lasers and light which increased 330 percent, and skin cancer surgeries which increased 85 percent.
While some of this can be attributed to the baby boomer generation advancing into their 40’s and 50’s – researchers also attribute this rise to advances in dermatological specialties. Dermatology Associates of Atlanta (DAA), for example, has eight specialty centers including the Laser Institute of Georgia, the Atlanta Center for Veins, and Skin Medics™ Medical Spa.
The rise in demand for dermatological surgeries, as well as their commitment to patient care, is one of the reasons why DAA has also added an on-site surgical suite that has received accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), the leader in ambulatory health care accreditation and advocate for the provision of high quality health care through the development of nationally recognized standards.
As dermatological technology and medical specialties continue to advance, it is unlikely that this growth will slow down anytime soon. For more information on the specialty centers at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, visit our website or contact DAA today.
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